Licensed Practical Nurse

NITELINES USA, INC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NiteLines USA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah. This role offers night shifts (7:00 pm – 7:30 am) with a pay rate of $41.00 per hour, and involves direct patient care, medication administration, and documentation in the EMR system.

The ideal candidate has psychiatric nursing experience, an active LPN license, and BLS certification, with proficiency in applying CMS and Joint Commission standards and working in a team-focused healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• One year psychiatric nursing experience as an LPN required.
• Valid LPN license.
• BLS certification.
• Experience with Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring MH settings.
• Experience with data or word processing (Microsoft Office) and Electronic Health Records.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties under supervision of Charge Nurse.
• Administer medications and document in MAR.
• Respond to medical emergencies and hospital codes.
• Record nursing notes and vital signs in EMR.
• Escalate medical problems to supervising RN or physician as needed.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Documentation

EHR familiarity

Education

LPN license

Job description

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We're a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pay Rate: $41.00 per hour.

Location: Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah 1915 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA, 31406.

Shifts:7:00 pm -7:30 am

Job Description

• Perform technical nursing duties under the supervision of the Charge Nurse who is a Registered Nurse and assists with other related duties involved in providing age-appropriate patient care.
• Follows policies and procedures in reporting medication errors. Administers medications to patients, orally or by injection, including intra-venous medications and treatments.
• Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Maintain acceptable standards of patient care consistent with Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department policies, including diet and physical activity.
• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with Supplier leave policies and performs other duties as assigned.
• Responds to hospital codes as appropriate.
• Document Nursing notes, observations of specific physical or behavioral signs and symptoms.
• Administer prescribed medication as ordered by a Physician. Transcribe orders to the appropriate Medication Administration Record. Order Medications from Pharmacy and check for accuracy when receiving medications before storing in a secure area.
• Perform proper disposition of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard waste.
• Provide Health Education on a one-to-one (Nurse to Patient) basis.
• Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patients in diversional activities.
• Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and vital sign changes in the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Be able to identify and recognize any medical problems to **escalate** to the next level Provider (Registered Nurse, attending Provider, medical director, or designee).
• Skilled in evaluating the effectiveness of the Nursing Care Plan
• Observes adverse reactions to medications or treatment and takes necessary action.

Requirements

• One (1) year psychiatric nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
• Valid License as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS
• LPNs work experience with either Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring Mental health settings is required for this Contract.
• Experience with data or word processing applications (Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Access, Word, etc.) and working in an Electronic Health Record Management System.
• Perform visual, audio logical screening, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, Hepatitis C screening and pregnancy testing as indicated, within Twenty-Four (24) hours of admission, including reading TB test within Forty-Eight (48) hours of patient admission and enter all information in patient's electronic medical record and/ or physical medical chart as indicated or directed by Department.